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But they were shocked when they arrived at Beniston’s property to find the gun cabinet empty, Boston Magistrates' Court heard.

When police checked the grounds they found two shotguns leaning against a tree just inside his property by a gate leading to the main A52.

Paul Wood, prosecuting, said it was believed the weapons had been there all night as Beniston had been at the police station.

“To leave two loaded shotguns in this position at night is a very substantial breach of the law,” said Mr Wood, who applied to the magistrates to seize the weapons and revoke Beniston's shotgun certificate.